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Council authorizes petition to DLGF to appeal for levy increase due to 2025 shortfalls
Summary
Clerk‑Treasurer Longer told the council the petition seeks an above‑maximum levy appeal to offset a shortfall from 2025 tax errors and refunds; the council approved the petition and staff said the DLGF will rule in mid‑December before 2027 budget certification.
Clerk‑Treasurer Longer presented a resolution authorizing a petition to the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF) to appeal for an increase above the statutory maximum levy to address a shortfall caused by 2025 tax errors and refunds. She said the petition will be part of the 2027 budget process and that the DLGF is expected to issue a ruling in mid‑December before budget certification for 2027.
Council approved the petition by unanimous vote (6‑0). Longer said staff will include the petition in the budget cycle and await the DLGF ruling. The minutes do not record contested debate or alternative motions on the item.
